Austin’s Longest-Running Stand-Up Showcase Ends After a Decade of Making Stars

Sure Thing is a wrap at 512

"...was a big deal." Fresh from a trip to Schlitterbahn and still sporting her wristband, Gonzalez shared an embarrassing..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

The Luv Doc: A Situationship

Love should be an affirmation not a concession.

"...on Beaver Nuggets from Buc-ee's, or gotten sunburned at Schlitterbahn. You're still getting flirty and picking up people in..."

May 27, 2022 Column by The Luv Doc

Austin at Large: The Things That Slip Our Mind

One man, one gun, and the harrowing results of our leaders' moral and policy failures

"...and living with his parents after being fired from Schlitterbahn as a security guard, but who was still able..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips & Beyond: June Travel Updates

Safe daytripping as coronavirus continues

"...Five days after Schlitterbahn Waterpark in New Braunfels reopened for the summer to..."

June 26, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Water Park Updates From Around the State

Daytripping in the age of a pandemic

"...Schlitterbahn water park and resorts in New Braunfels and Galveston..."

June 19, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Get ready for summer with Texas beaches and Texas peaches

"...and limited capacity due to pandemic. Formerly known as Schlitterbahn South Padre Island, the Ohio-based water park opens for..."

May 29, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Statewide updates since Gov. Abbott's "Open Texas" order

"...including Moody Gardens, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, and Schlitterbahn Galveston Waterpark remain closed until further notice. For updated..."

May 5, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Pandemic's Effect on Travel

Out of town closings due to the threat of COVID-19

"...Schlitterbahn Waterparks & Resort closed its Galveston waterpark through the..."

March 17, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines

"...Speaking of Selling Out: Schlitterbahn Waterpark, another beloved Texas institution, sold its New Braunfels..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

No more pencils, no more books, just tons of fun for everyone

"...Schlitterbahn 40th Anniversary June 21, New Braunfels, www.schlitterbahn.com..."

May 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

8 Water Parks Near Austin to Keep You Cool and Active

Regular old lake just not cutting it?

"...screenings of JAWS on the Water. – Eilish O'Sullivan Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Resort New Braunfels..."

May 14, 2019 Events Post

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

It's the most wonderful time of the year

"...In honor of Schlitterbahn Water Park’s 40th anniversary season in New Braunfels, the..."

Dec. 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Water Parks, Swimming Holes, and More Options to Keep You Cool

Beat the heat with these H2Options

"...Rolling Roadshow’s weekly screenings of JAWS on the Water. Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels..."

July 18, 2018 Events Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

A Guide to Finding Beer Outside of Austin’s City Limits

Drinking outside of the box

"...it's our favorite stop on the way back from Schlitterbahn. Round Rock..."

May 19, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Baby sea turtles, Elvis Fest, and more!

"...Schlittercon XIV May 27-28, New Braunfels, www.schlitterbahn.com..."

May 5, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Moontower Review: Austin Towers

The range of local comedy voices was on full view at the Velv

"...Gonzalez told a long-format story about a trip to Schlitterbahn with her first boyfriend, and Austin’s beloved Maggie Maye..."

April 24, 2017 Arts Post by Ashley Moreno

Day Trips & Beyond: Texas Springs Under Threat

Visit these five watering holes while you can

"...What’s nearby: The original Schlitterbahn Water Park if you want a more structured water..."

April 20, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Visit These At-Risk Hill Country Water Sources

While you still can

"...What's nearby: The original Schlitterbahn Water Park, Gruene Historic District, and the Guadalupe River..."

April 21, 2017 Features Feature by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Looking Back at 2016

Some noteworthy milestones from last year

"...• Bob Henry, Oct. 31, founder of Schlitterbahn Water Parks...."

Jan. 13, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Funniest Person in Austin 2016: Lashonda Rules!

Lashonda Lester takes the title in the competition's 31st year

"...But actually, her extended description of a trip to Schlitterbahn with her boyfriend – "a big step in the..."

May 17, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Summer's Easy Readin'

Writers on their go-to books for when their gray cells need a vacay, too

"...through a tale like it's a tube chute at Schlitterbahn...."

June 12, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Summer Fun: Coaster Enthusiasts

Thrill seekers embark on Memorial Day pilgrimmage

"...year: consecutive conventions at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Schlitterbahn New Braunfels. Fiesta Fest, the first of the two,..."

May 22, 2015 Sports Post by Nina Hernandez

Summer Fun: Summer's Coming

Let our past years' special issues get you in the mood for Summer Fun

"...a peek into the wild mind of water-park jefe, Schlitterbahn's Jeff Henry...."

May 12, 2015 Arts Post by Kate X Messer

Summer Fun: Last Call for Surf Texas

Autumn's a few weeks away; it's not too late to catch some last Summer Fun

"...Schlitterbahn..."

Sept. 3, 2014 Chronolog Post by Nina Hernandez

Schlitterbahn North!

Long awaited grand opening of rejuvenated Bartholomew Pool

"...Braunfels any more,” joked Martinez. “We’ve got our own Schlitterbahn right here.”..."

June 14, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Summer Fun: Schlitterbahn Corpus Christi Sneak Peek

Come with us to "sea" the progress Schiltterbahn is making in CC

"...water-park construction site as we check out CC's new Schlitterbahn...."

May 15, 2014 Photo Gallery

Slippery Slope

To water-park jefe, Schlitterbahn's Jeff Henry, salvage equals whimsy not whim

"...my job," says Jeff Henry, principal and co-owner of Schlitterbahn Water Parks, as he thumbs through a ream of..."

May 16, 2014 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Pull Out That Easter Bahn-et

Summer fun kicks off this weekend at Schlitterbahn

"...The weather has sure been wacky. One day it's..."

April 17, 2014 Chronolog Post by Nina Hernandez

Driving on Thin Ice

Bad weather exposes bad road design

"...session between the Jetsons and the design team at Schlitterbahn. In most years, and in most weather conditions, it's..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Summer Fun: Endless Summer

Summer isn't over until Schlitterbahn says it's over

"...paychecks on Lonestar and Torchy’s, the honorary Austinites at Schlitterbahn have gotcha covered with a sweet deal to help..."

Aug. 21, 2013 Chronolog Post by Nina Hernandez

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